Three Things to Prepare Your Central Texas Home for the Market

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Earlier this week, someone came up to me and asked, "What do I need to do to get my home ready for sale? I'm not ready to go on the market right now, but a few months down the line I will be. What do I need to do?" These are the three things I told her.

1. Maintain curb appeal. Work on that ahead of time. Make sure everything is trimmed up and looking good each season of the year since you don't know exactly what month you're going to put your house on the market. Think about the seasons. Get those plants ready. Get the paint taken care of and make that house shine. Take pictures now! In early fall, the yard should still be green and pretty. Even fall foliage photographs well.

2. Staging is critical. I am certified by two national programs in staging. It makes a difference. You will make so much more money on your home when it is staged correctly. Start today with painting. Ensure the lampshades will show the home in a flattering light.

3. Get an inspection before listing. You don't want to negotiate to your lowest dollar only to have the inspection come back with major repairs you didn't know about. If you knew about them, you might not have negotiated to the lowest dollar in your contract.

If you have any questions about this or anything else regarding real estate, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

You’re Invited to a Special Star Wars Screening

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Today we are excited to talk to you about a very special event we have coming up in the next month or so. Most of you may not know this, but I am a huge Star Wars mom. My sons were obsessed with Star Wars growing up and I love thinking back to all the fun we had those years scouring the city and the countryside for each little figure to add to their toy collections.

In just a little over a month, Star Wars returns to theaters with a brand new adventure. Star Wars Episode 7, The Force Awakens hits theaters December 18, and we wanted to take this great opportunity to give back to all of our wonderful clients.

So, on December 19, I have reserved us a theater for a private screening of the movie! The movie will start at 8:45 a.m, but come early to get some popcorn and a coke. We will be at the Harker Heights Cinema, where you can head out after the movie to get some last-minute holiday shopping done.

The theater holds 250, so we will honor sign-ups on a first come, first serve basis. We will also have a waiting list, because we all know plans change. One more thing we’d like to mention is that this event is for you and your immediate family only. We want to personally say thanks to you for being a great client and allowing us to help you buy or sell your home.

So get signed up, and we will see you on Saturday, December 19 at 8:15 am at the Harker Heights Cinema. We can’t wait to see you but until then, may the force be with you!

How Can a Simple Vote Put More Money in Your Pocket?

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Texas? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (254) 690-4321 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

In the state of Texas, we are now in early voting and will be voting until October 30. So, we need you to run to the polls and vote YES to Proposition 1!

Proposition 1 will almost double your homestead exemption. It currently at sits at $15,000, but with a YES vote will be doubled to $25,000! That goes right into your pocket book!

If you're a homeowner today, or if you want to become a homeowner in the future, you need to get out and vote on this issue! Even if you're renting, voting YES on Proposition 1 will net more money in your landlord's pocket, and could prevent them from raising your rates as a result!

Texas has one of the highest property taxes in the nation. While this isn't anything to be excited about, it's worth noting that Proposition 1 will effectively stop anyone from ever putting a sales tax on your property. Additionally, it will protect elderly and disabled Texans!

So go out and vote for Proposition 1! Don't stop there - call five people, tell them to vote, and have them call five people as well! We can all work together to prevent high taxes on our property and add more savings in our pocket!

We'll see you at the polls!